I understand the negativity of the Feds demanding this - but is there a downside to the RTW concept?
The preponderance of evidence indicates that a state's economy prospers when RTW is the state law. On the other hand, the economies of the "Rust Belt" states where private sector unions wield inordinate power are in the tank.
I am happy to live in a state, Texas, with RTW. I am happy to have left a state, Michigan, where unions were trashing the economy. I have family and friends in Michigan. I would never dream of taking away thier right to continue to trash their economy. They have the democratic right to act stupid.